S. Russell Forbes

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S. Russell Forbes

Best known for lively guidebooks to Rome and its antiquities, this late-19th-century writer helped travelers see the city through both history and archaeology. His books mix practical guidance with a clear fascination for ancient Rome and early Christian sites.

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Rambles in Rome An Archæological and Historical Guide to the Museums, Galleries, Villas, Churches, and Antiquities of Rome and the Campagna

Rambles in Rome An Archæological and Historical Guide to the Museums, Galleries, Villas, Churches, and Antiquities of Rome and the Campagna

by S. Russell Forbes

About the author

S. Russell Forbes was a late-19th-century author and lecturer on Roman antiquities. Contemporary title pages for his books describe him as an "archæological and historical lecturer on Roman antiquities," and place him in Rome, where he appears to have worked closely with the city and its historic sites.

He is best known for Rambles in Rome, a popular archaeological and historical guide to the museums, galleries, villas, churches, and ancient remains of Rome and the surrounding Campagna. The book went through multiple revised editions, suggesting it found a steady audience among English-speaking travelers eager for a knowledgeable companion to the Eternal City.

Other works linked to him include The Roman Catacombs, Their True History and The Footsteps of St. Paul in Rome. Across these books, his focus stayed consistent: making the art, ruins, religious history, and archaeology of Rome easier for general readers to explore and enjoy.